Efficacy and Impact of a Cleaning and Disinfection Protocol for Musical Instruments Used in Music Therapy Services in ICUs: A Prospective Cohort Study.

Background: Health care-associated infections (HAIs) can affect patient safety and recovery. Musical instruments used by music therapy services may carry pathogens, particularly in ICUs. The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy of the cleaning and disinfection protocol by the music therapy service of the University Hospital Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá.